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U.S. News researchers based their ranking of the nation's best public middle schools on available data from the Department of Education.
Raritan Police sent out an alert on Thursday around 1 p.m. about the crash.
Bridgewater Township Police sent an alert around 11:50 a.m. on Thursday.
Police say Teresa Soraluz, 64, of Dover, stole luxury designer purses, shoes, clothing items, and jewelry from the Basking Ridge victim.
Hillsborough Police sent out an alert about a traffic light being out around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.
"Closing a restaurant is never easy," said Outback Spokeswoman Elizabeth Daly.
Mayor John Ciccarelli presented members of UNICO with a proclamation recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month.
Rotten Apples, which will be performed on Friday, Nov. 14, in the Middle School auditorium.
The 11,500-square-foot all-access playground provides a safe and fun environment for all ages and abilities.
Mount Prospect School held an unveiling ceremony on Friday to celebrate its 25-year anniversary.
Residents packed the Somerset County Commissioner meeting after Bridgewater Township claimed hundreds of trees were cut down from the park.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are both vying to serve as New Jersey's next governor.
The contest between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is underway as early voting has begun.
The team consisted of Kindergarteners and 1st Graders.
The "Orange" RBC Rookie League Fall Ball Team had a great fall season.
Somerset County 4-H clubs are hosting interactive tables offering quick hands-on, make-and-give community service activities.
U.S. News researchers based their 2026 ranking of the nation's best public elementary schools on publicly available data.
U.S. News researchers based their 2026 ranking of the nation's best public elementary schools on publicly available data.
U.S. News researchers based their 2026 ranking of the nation's best public elementary schools on publicly available data.
The event will include free food, giveaways, a chance to meet Township first responders, and free candy for the kids.
